2009 Honda Element Specifications and Features
TORRANCE, Calif.
October 29, 2008
| ENGINEERING | LX | EX | SC |
| Engine Type | In-Line 4-Cylinder | In-Line 4-Cylinder | In-Line 4-Cylinder |
| Engine Block/Cylinder Head | Aluminum-Alloy | Aluminum-Alloy | Aluminum-Alloy |
| Displacement (cc) | 2354 | 2354 | 2354 |
| Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net, Rev 8/04) | 166 @ 5800 | 166 @ 5800 | 166 @ 5800 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 161 @ 4000 | 161 @ 4000 | 161 @ 4000 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6500 | 6500 | 6500 |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | 87 x 99 | 87 x 99 | 87 x 99 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7: 1 | 9.7: 1 | 9.7: 1 |
| Valve Train | 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® | 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® | 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® |
| Multi-Point Fuel Injection | • | • | • |
| Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System | • | • | • |
| Real Time™ 4-Wheel Drive | Available | Available | 2WD |
| CARB Emissions Rating | LEV-2 | LEV-2 | LEV-2 |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | • | • | • |
| 100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups* | • | • | • |
| * Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. May vary with driving conditions. See your owner's manual for more details. | |||
| TRANSMISSIONS | LX | EX | SC |
| 5-Speed Manual Transmission | 4WD | • | |
| Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.533, 2nd: 2.042, 3rd: 1.355, 4th: 1.028, 5th: 0.825, Reverse: 3.583, Final Drive: 4.765 |
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| 5-Speed Automatic Transmission | • | 2WD/Available 4WD | Available |
| Gear Ratios: 1st: 2.786, 2nd: 1.614, 3rd: 1.082, 4th: .773, 5th: .566, Reverse: 2.000, Final Drive: 4.500 |
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| BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS | LX | EX | SC |
| Unit-Body Construction | • | • | • |
| Control-Link MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | • | • | • |
| Compact Double Wishbone Rear Suspension | • | • | • |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear) | 30.0 / 21.0 | 30.0 / 21.0 | 30.0 / 25.0 |
| Variable Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering | • | • | • |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | 3.26 | 3.26 | 2.98 |
| Steering Ratio | 16.2 | 16.2 | 15.3 |
| Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) | 34.9 | 34.9 | 36.9 |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front
Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) |
11.1 / 11.1 | 11.1 / 11.1 | 11.1 / 11.1 |
| Wheels | 16" with Full Covers | 16" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| All-Season Tires | P215 / 70 R16 99S | P215 / 70 R16 99S | P225 / 55 R18 97H |
| EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS | LX | EX | SC |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 101.4 | 101.4 | 101.4 |
| Length (in.) | 169.9 | 169.9 | 170.4 |
| Height (in.) | 70.4 | 70.4 | 69.5 |
| Width (in.) | 71.6 | 71.6 | 71.6 |
| Track (in., front/rear) | 62.1 / 62.3 | 62.1 / 62.3 | 62.1 / 62.5 |
| Ground Clearance (in., unladen) | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.2 |
| Approach/Departure Angles (degrees) | 25.6/26.3 | 25.6/26.3 | 21.1/21.6 |
| Curb Weight (lbs., 2WD AT) | 3515 | 3540 / 3547 (with Navigation) | 3597 / 3603 (with Navigation) |
| Curb Weight (lbs., 4WD AT) | 3624 | 3641 / 3648 (with Navigation) | |
| Curb Weight (lbs., MT) | 3570(4WD) | 3523 | |
| Towing Capacity (lbs.) | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 |
| INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS | LX | EX | SC |
| Headroom (in., front/rear) | 43.3 / 38.0 | 43.3 / 38.0 | 43.3 / 38.0 |
| Legroom (in., front/rear) | 41.0 / 39.1 | 41.0 / 39.1 | 41.0 / 39.1 |
| Shoulder Room (in., front/rear) | 57.1 / 52.2 | 57.1 / 52.2 | 57.1 / 52.2 |
| Hiproom (in., front/rear) | 55.0 / 47.6 | 55.0 / 47.6 | 55.0 / 47.6 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft., behind 2nd-row) | 25.1 | 25.1 | 25.1 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.,maximum) | 74.6 | 74.6 | 74.6 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 103.6 | 103.6 | 103.6 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES*/CAPACITIES | LX | EX | SC |
| 5-Speed Manual (2WD; City/Highway/Combined) | 18 / 23 / 20 | ||
| 5-Speed Automatic (2WD; City/Highway/Combined) | 20 / 25 / 22 | 20 / 25 / 22 | 20 / 25 / 22 |
| 5-Speed Manual (4WD; City/Highway/Combined) | 18 / 23 / 20 | ||
| 5-Speed Automatic (4WD; City/Highway/Combined) | 19 / 24 / 21 | 19 / 24 / 21 | |
| Crankcase (qt.) | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Coolant System (qt., MT/AT) | 7.6 / 7.5 | 7.6 / 7.5 | 7.6 / 7.5 |
| Fuel (gal.) | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 |
| Required Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| *Based on 2009 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary. | |||
| SAFETY | LX | EX | SC |
| 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions | • | • | • |
| Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System | • | • | • |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder | • | • | • |
| Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) | • | • | • |
| Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) | • | • | • |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | • | • | • |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | • | • | • |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | • | • | • |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | • | • | • |
| Brake Assist | • | • | • |
| Daytime Runing Lights (DRL) | • | • | • |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | • | • | • |
| Side-Impact Door Beams | • | • | • |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | • | • | • |
| EXTERIOR FEATURES | LX | EX | SC |
| Side Cargo Doors | • | • | • |
| Variable Windshield Wipers | • | • | • |
| Rear Window Wiper/Washer | • | • | • |
| Roof-Mounted Antenna | • | • | • |
| Remote Entry System | • | • | • |
| Power Side Mirrors | • | • | • |
| Body-Colored Bumpers | • | ||
| Body-Colored Side Sills and Roof Moldings | • | ||
| Green-Tinted Glass | • | • | • |
| Rear Privacy Glass | • | • | • |
| Clamshell Tailgate | • | • | • |
| Alloy Wheels | • | • | |
| Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights | • | • | • |
| Chrome Exhaust Finisher | • | • | |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE | LX | EX | SC |
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | • | • | • |
| Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Rearview Camera |
Available (5AT only) | Available (5AT only) | |
| Power Front Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window |
• | • | • |
| Rear Ventilation Windows | • | • | • |
| Power Door and Tailgate Locks | • | • | • |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | Cruise | Cruise/Audio/Navi (available) | Cruise/Audio/Navi (available) |
| Adjustable Steering Column | • | • | • |
| Instrument Panel-Mounted Shifter | • | • | • |
| Lower Instrument Panel Storage Compartment | • | ||
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors | • | • | |
| Sliding Sun Visor Extensions | • | • | • |
| Overhead Storage Compartment | • | • | |
| Map Lights | • | • | |
| Dome Light | • | • | • |
| Ambient Console Lighting | with Navigation (Blue) | with Navigation (Red) | |
| Urethane-Coated Utility Floor | • | • | Cargo Area only |
| Beverage Holders, Front and Rear | • | • | • |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet | Front | Front / Rear | Front / Center Console/ Rear |
| Door-Pocket Storage Bins, Rear with Bottle Holders | • | • | • |
| Driver- and Passenger-Side Seatback Pockets | • | • | |
| Driver-Side Seatback Bungees, Front and Rear | • | ||
| Rear Window Defroster | • | • | • |
| Rear-Seat Heater Ducts | • | • | • |
| Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors (4) | • | • | • |
| Cargo Area Storage Bins | • | • | • |
| Cargo Area Hooks (2) | • | • | • |
| Cargo Area Light | • | • | • |
| Floor Mats and Carpeted Floor (1st- and 2nd-row) | • | ||
| Center Console | Removable Cooler | • | |
| SEATING | LX | EX | SC |
| Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | • | • | • |
| Water Resistant FXC™ (Fabric for Extreme Conditions) Seat Fabric | Front | Front and Rear | |
| Adjustable Head Restraints | • | • | • |
| Driver and Passenger-Side Armrests | • | Center Console | |
| Removable, Flip-Up Rear Seats | • | • | • |
| Fold-Flat-Capable Seating | • | • | • |
| AUDIO SYSTEMS | LX | EX | SC |
| 120-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers and Clock | • | ||
| 270-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 7 Speakers including Subwoofer | • | • | |
| MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability | • | • | |
| MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack | • | • | |
| USB Audio Interface | with Navigation | with Navigation | |
| XM® Radio | • | • | |
| CD Text Display Capability | • | • | |
| INSTRUMENTATION | LX | EX | SC |
| Backlit Gauges | Blue | Blue | Copper |
| Tachometer | • | • | • |
| Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2) | • | • | • |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator | • | • | • |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®)-On Indicator | • | • | • |
| Maintenance Minder™ System | • | • | • |
| Door-/Tailgate-Open Indicator | • | • | • |
| Fuel and Coolant Temperature Indicators | • | • | • |
| Low-Fuel Indicator | • | • | • |
| Low-Oil-Pressure Indicator | • | • | • |
| Exterior Temperature Gauge | • | • | |
| Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator | • | • | • |
| Fuel Cap Indicator | • | • | • |
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